Medication Safety

Minimising risks associated with administration of injectable iron

14 August 2025Administration of injectable iron has a risk of hypersensitivity and skin staining. Mitigation strategies can help minimise harm.

Understanding why temperature management is important for medicines storage

10 November 2022Temperature control and monitoring of storage areas to avoid temperature excursions; ensuring medicines are fit for purpose at administration to patients

Ensuring time critical use of rasburicase

6 March 2024Timely use of rasburicase for treatment of tumour lysis syndrome is essential. Mitigation strategies can minimise harm associated with delayed therapy.

MSATS – Safe use of medicines in palliative and end of life care

24 September 2025Discussion of medication safety challenges within palliative and end of life care; inspiring partnership across the system.

Promoting medication incident reporting

15 December 2022Increased medication incident reporting provides greater opportunities for learning and improving medication safety

Understanding when a check adds value to medication processes

2 May 2025Understanding what a check is, the principles of an effective check and factors to consider if introducing a check to a medication process.

Including medicines with Risk Minimisation Measures (RMM) in PGDs

10 November 2025Medicines with RMM may not be suitable for inclusion within Patient Group Directions (PGDs). If used, the RMM must be stated within the PGD.

Handling injectable cytotoxic medicines in clinical areas

31 July 2018Handling of injectable cytotoxic medicines in clinical areas should take into account risks to staff